Open AccessA comparative study of epidural anesthesia with dexmedetomidine infusion versus general anesthesia for percutaneous nephrolithotomy
Author(s) -
KhalidP Sofi,
Sonali Turki,
ShafatAhmad Mir,
Nadeem A. Khan,
Abdul Rouf Khawaja,
MohammadIqbal Wani
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_124_21
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , percutaneous nephrolithotomy , medicine , anesthesia , sedation , shivering , visual analogue scale , vomiting , nausea , surgery , percutaneous
There has been considerable debate regarding the ideal anaesthetic technique for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL). PCNL is usually performed under general anaesthesia (GA) in prone position. The prone position under GA is associated with various complications. To address these complications, our study was carried out to determine whether epidural anaesthesia [EA] with dexmedetomidine sedation can be a better alternative to GA for PCNL.